Gauteng Department of Health Food Service Aid Jobs 2026 | 13 Posts

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Gauteng Department of Health Food Service Aid Jobs 2026 | 13 Posts Available at Steve Biko Academic Hospital

The Gauteng Department of Health is recruiting 13 Food Service Aids to join the Patient Administration and Logistics Directorate at . This opportunity is ideal for candidates with Grade 10 and experience in food preparation or catering who want to build a career in the public healthcare sector.

Job Overview

  • Position: Food Service Aid
  • Reference Number: REFS/055998
  • Department: Gauteng Department of Health
  • Directorate: Patient Administration and Logistics
  • Employer: Gauteng Department of Health
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Workplace: Steve Biko Academic Hospital
  • Number of Posts: 13
  • Salary: R144 024 per annum plus government benefits
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 10 / NQF Level 2 qualification.
  • At least 1 year of experience in a food service or catering environment.
  • Experience with large-scale cooking will be an added advantage.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding duties.
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
  • Honest, reliable and trustworthy character.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Preparing and serving patient meals according to hospital standards.
  • Assisting with the preparation of normal and special diet meals.
  • Preparing meals and food displays for hospital functions.
  • Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaning kitchen floors, drains, storage rooms, fridges and freezer rooms.
  • Packing and unpacking food supplies into storage areas.
  • Operating food service machinery and kitchen equipment safely.
  • Maintaining high hygiene and infection-control standards.
  • Removing waste and sanitising dustbins.
  • Rotating between different work areas and shifts as required.
  • Following all hospital food service policies and procedures.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Attention to cleanliness and detail.
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately.
  • Strong work ethic and punctuality.
  • Excellent teamwork and customer service skills.

Government Employee Benefits

Successful candidates may receive government employment benefits, including:

  • Pension fund contributions.
  • Medical aid benefits (where applicable).
  • Paid annual leave.
  • Sick leave and family responsibility leave.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Stable employment within the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Important Application Information

Applications must be submitted online only through the Gauteng Government e-Recruitment Portal.

Applications must include:

  • A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form.
  • An updated, detailed CV.
  • The correct reference number (REFS/055998) on the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and supporting documents before the interview.

Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a valid SAQA evaluation certificate.

No application fee is required at any stage of the recruitment process.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will undergo:

  • Criminal record checks.
  • Citizenship verification.
  • Qualification verification.
  • Employment reference checks.
  • Financial record checks.
  • Company directorship checks.
  • Social media screening where applicable.

If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

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